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Tony Peers

February 19, 1971 - May 7, 2021

We are profoundly sad and shaken by the passing of our much loved and valued Director of HR, Tony Peers. He made a vast contribution to the life and the people of the National Theatre – a cast of thousands – over a quarter of a century. We and very many colleagues mourn his loss immensely and offer our deepest sympathies to Tony’s family and friends. Tony worked at the National Theatre for nearly 25 years. He supported the organisation in achieving its many aims, but above all he supported the people who work here. He was an extraordinary support to Rufus and Lisa, and to previous leadership teams, as well as to an enormous number of managers and staff across the NT during his time with us. He also supported the sector more widely, offering sage advice and guidance to other theatres and supporting industry initiatives and partnerships. Tony was kind, generous and caring with a brilliant mind, and his knowledge and expertise were hugely trusted and respected by all who had the pleasure of working with him. We will miss him so much.

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Harry Scoble 2021-05-18 23:24:01 wrote:

I had the good fortune to be Tony’s NT neighbour for three years when the Publishing department (for which I used to work) was moved to the office beside his. Although I knew him a little before then, to begin with I still had a vague idea that being next to the Director of HR would mean having to be extra quiet and well behaved. I needn’t have worried, of course - Tony was the kindest, the funniest, and the most chilled out colleague you could hope to have. He projected a sense of calm capability that immediately made you feel relaxed, whatever minor theatrical crisis might be occurring at that moment. And despite being incredibly busy, he somehow always had time for anyone who needed him. On one occasion that person was me - I went to him to discuss something that had upset me. Over the course of half an hour he listened, listened some more, and then gave me some very good advice. I left his office feeling inestimably better. I know that countless people who worked with him have had the same experience. In both big and small ways, Tony took the time to make other people’s day better. What an absolutely brilliant guy.

Harry Scoble 2021-05-18 23:24:01 wrote: I had the good fortune to be Tony’s NT neighbour for three years when the Publishing department (for which I used to work) was moved to the office beside his. Although I knew him a little before then, to begin with I still had a vague idea that being next to the Director of HR would mean having to be extra quiet and well behaved. I needn’t have worried, of course - Tony was the kindest, the funniest, and the most chilled out colleague you could hope to have. He projected a sense of calm capability that immediately made you feel relaxed, whatever minor theatrical crisis might be occurring at that moment. And despite being incredibly busy, he somehow always had time for anyone who needed him. On one occasion that person was me - I went to him to discuss something that had upset me. Over the course of half an hour he listened, listened some more, and then gave me some very good advice. I left his office feeling inestimably better. I know that countless people who worked with him have had the same experience. In both big and small ways, Tony took the time to make other people’s day better. What an absolutely brilliant guy.

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